Great Persia Round Trip

Arrive in Tehran

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You will be met and greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Tehran.

Fly to Kerman

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Kerman is Located at an altitude of 1800 meters, on a high margin of the Lut Desert in the central south of Iran, Kerman enjoys a relatively cool climate.

Today’s journey take you on through the surreal landscapes of the Lut Desert, considered to be the world’s hottest. A dramatic landscape of towering sand dunes and sculpted rock formations, this is a land devoid of life, but filled with adventure. You'll cross the Sirch mountains at 2600m above sea level on our way to get to Sirch village, where you will see a 1000 -year- old cypress tree, you'll then resume your trip towards Shahdad to visit the water reservoir & fort. You'll then drive onwards to Shafi-Abad village (near Dehseyf) where you can take a rest and have lunch at traditional guesthouse and later visit old Caravansary and Kariz (Qanat or underground water canals). After lunch you'll visit the incredible sand formations at camel-hills and the 'salty river' which carves through the desert. You'll then have a walk in the kaluts (UNESCO site). Return to Kerman.

Kerman – Zeinodin Carvanserai – Yazd

In the morning visit the blue-tiled Friday Mosque, which dates from 1348, and the 19th century complex built by Ganj Ali Khan, governor of Kerman. This compound includes the Ganj Ali bathhouse, caravanserai and a traditional teahouse, all decorated with the finest tile and stucco work.

Then Transport from to Yazd Passing pistachio plantations and caravanserais. You'll stop at the 16th century Zein-o-din caravanserai located 40 minutes from Yazd for some tea. It is one of 999 such inns that were built during the reign of Shah Abbas I to provide facilities to travelers. Of these, Zein-o-din is one of two caravanserais built with circular towers. After its refurbishment, it now operates as a hotel. Continue to Yazd and transfer to the hotel.

Yazd – Pasargad – Shiraz

Today you are driven to the city of Shiraz via the Ancient and the (World Heritage Site (of Pasargadae. A short Stop at Abarkuh to see the 4500 year old Pine Tree. Pasargadae: Built by Cyrus the Great in 546 BC, Pasargadae was the first capital of the Archaemenid Empire and maintained this status until Darius the Great began assembling the new seat of the government at Persepolis in 518 BC. See the six tiered tomb of Cyrus standing on a windswept plain and the remains of three Achaemenid palaces.

After driving 100 Km from Pasargadae, you will arrive in Shiraz and transfer to Hotel.

In Shiraz

In the late morning, you'll be met by your guide to enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Shiraz, which was the capital under the rule of Karim Khan Zand in the 18th century.

Visit the Naranjestan Gardens and House. Wander around the large courtyard and shining shrine of Shah Cheragh close to the nomad's bazaar, and in the afternoon head for the Vakil Mosque and Bath before visiting the Ark of Kharim Zand. In the evening, the tomb of Hafez attracts locals to wander around and sit and recite poetry in the gardens.

In Isfahan

The city of Isfahan is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, considered to be the most beautiful in Iran. Its golden age was under Shah Abbas I, who came to power in 1587 and made Isfahan the great city it is. Imam Square (World Heritage Site (, the huge central square of Isfahan, surrounded on three sides by two exquisite mosques and the palace. Wander through the vast Imam Mosque and the small yet beautifully and intricately decorated Shaikh Lutfallah Mosque before climbing the steps through the various rooms of the Ali Qapu Palace (Shah Abbas's residence) to the balcony overlooking the square. You will also visit Hasht Behest Palace, once the most luxuriously decorated palace in Esfahan, the interior of the small Hasht Behesht Palace has been extensively damaged over the years, but it retains some spectacular details, including a superb stalactite ceiling with delicate paintings. The soaring wooden columns on the palace's open-sided terrace are almost as tall as those still growing in the parkland that frames it. You can then wonder down the tree lined street of Charhar Bagh Avenue to the Hotel Abassi and its lovely courtyard for something to eat or drink. The Abbasi is located nearby Si-o-se-pol bridge. The Safavid bridge has 33 arches in total and is the longest of the bridges spanning the Zayanderud river.

Drive toward Kashan

After breakfast, Continue your guided tour to Kashan, first visit bazaar and mosque. Explore this marvelous city located on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir desert. During the Seljuk period (AD 1051–1220) Kashan became famous for its textiles, pottery and tiles, reaching high levels of accomplishment in each of these cottage industries. Today the town is more widely known as a major center for the production of rose water, which is sold at outlets around the main tourist attractions and at dedicated stores in the bazaar. The major highlights you'll visit the beautiful Fin Garden (the World Heritage Site), built for Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century, which contain the remains of his two storey palace, the gardens despite being beautiful have a dark history with the Hamman located within being the site of the murder of prime minister Amir Kabir in the 19th century. The stunning bazaar, one of Iran's best which also contains the beautiful Safavid era Mir Amad bathhouse. Also of interest is the House of Borujerdi, originally a private nobleman's house of the 19th century and now a museum.

Transfer to the hotel.

Depart Iran

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Have a nice Trip!